Salted Bovine Butts

Raw bovine hides from the butt area (rear lower part), preserved by salting to prevent decomposition, without any tanning or further preparation. Classified under HTS 4101.90.10.30 as other raw bovine hides, not pretanned, including butts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4101Same rate: 17.5%

If whole hides, not split or cut into butts/bends

Whole unsplit bovine hides fall under a specific subheading for intact raw hides.

4103.20Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If dehaired but still raw and not tanned

Dehaired raw hides are classified in 4103 as further prepared but not tanned.

4104.41Lower: 13.3% vs 17.5%

If pretanned or crust processed

Any reversible tanning process shifts to Chapter 41 finished leather headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify preservation method is only salting or drying; any tanning moves to 4104-4106

Require veterinary certificates proving hides are from healthy animals to avoid disease import restrictions

Declare exact cut (butts) accurately; misdescription as full hides can trigger reclassification